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eBay Rejects GameStop Takeover Bid, Calls Offer 'Not Credible'
eBay dismissed GameStop's $4.5 billion acquisition offer as 'not credible,' setting up a potential hostile takeover battle.

Apple’s Camera-Equipped AirPods Raise New Privacy Concerns
Apple is reportedly adding cameras to future AirPods. The move could turn earbuds into surveillance tools. Privacy advocates are raising alarms.

A Browser-Based Museum Lets Anyone Run 1,700 Vintage Operating Systems
A new online museum offers free access to over 1,700 historic operating systems, all running in a web browser. Users can explore computing history from the 1940s to today without installing software.

Open Source Home Security Camera Promises End-to-End Encryption
A new open-source camera system uses end-to-end encryption to keep video feeds private. Users gain full control over their data without relying on cloud services.

Java Library Almost Duped AI Coders Into Deleting Tests
A malicious Java package nearly tricked AI coding agents into wiping unit tests. The attack exploited how AI assistants handle code suggestions.

AI Infrastructure Outpaces Human Understanding, Experts Warn
Rapid AI deployment creates a dangerous gap between infrastructure and workforce expertise. Standardization and education are critical to closing this divide.

Apple’s MacBook Neo Faces Fresh Wave of Rivals From Dell and Microsoft
Dell and Microsoft are launching new laptops aimed at the MacBook Neo, but critics say they miss key design and performance lessons from Apple.

Deflock Maps Over 100,000 License Plate Readers Across the US
Deflock has mapped more than 100,000 automated license plate readers in the US, raising privacy and surveillance concerns.

Nvidia Enters Arm Chip Fight With RTX Spark Launch
Nvidia unveils the RTX Spark, an Arm-based superchip at Computex 2026, directly challenging Apple's M5 and Qualcomm. The move signals a major shift in the PC processor market.

Why Some Experts Compare AI Chatbots to Religious Belief Systems
A growing number of researchers argue people treat large language models with faith-like trust, raising concerns about blind reliance on AI.

GitHub Confirms Breach of 3800 Repos via Malicious VSCode Extension
GitHub says 3,800 repositories were compromised by a malicious VSCode extension. The attack stole credentials and may have spread further.

Node.js 26.0.0 Introduces Temporal API for Modern Date Handling
Node.js 26.0.0 is now available, featuring the long-awaited Temporal API. This update modernizes date and time management for developers.

Mercury Hits $5.2B Valuation as Fintech Startup Pursues Own Banking License
Mercury raised $200M at a $5.2B valuation and secured regulatory approval to establish its own bank. The digital banking startup serves over 300,000 companies and reported $650M in annualized revenue.

Congressional Proposal Would Charge Electric Vehicle Owners $130 Annual Road Fee
A bipartisan bill in Congress would require EV and plug-in hybrid owners to pay $130 each year for road maintenance, targeting lost gas tax revenue.

Google's AI Assistants Demand More Personal Data, Raising Trust Questions
Google unveiled always-on AI agents at I/O 2026, but their functionality depends on accessing users' personal data, sparking renewed trust concerns.

SoftBank CEO's Recent Bets Raise Alarm Among Executives
Insiders at SoftBank worry that Masayoshi Son's recent investment decisions signal a losing streak. The CEO known for bold bets may be overpaying for deals.

FBI seeks real-time access to nationwide license plate camera network
The FBI issued a request for proposals for nationwide license plate reader data in near real time. The contract would cover 75% of US locations and enable tracking of vehicles.

NASA Mars Orbiter Bid Sparks Political Fight Over Fair Competition
NASA's $700 million Mars orbiter contract solicitation raises questions about open competition as senators weigh in on the future of Mars exploration and sample return.

Congress Proposes $130 Annual Fee for Electric Vehicle Owners
Congress proposes $130 annual fee for EV owners in bipartisan transportation bill. Fee rises to $150 by 2029. Plug-in hybrids pay $35 yearly.

Google's Android XR Smart Glasses Face High Stakes but Offer Real Advantages
Google's Android XR platform is nearing reality with smart glasses that leverage Android integration. The company must overcome past failures and strong competition from Apple and Meta.